Aerospace Corporation
Senior Software Architecture & Cloud Engineer
El Segundo, CA · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$166k-$250kDetected 9 days ago
TypeScriptAWSAzureCloud PlatformsKubernetesCI/CDCybersecuritySystems EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPipeline Integrity
About the role
- This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who brings deep expertise across software integration, cloud/container modernization, automated test and CI/CD pipeline engineering, and leading cross-functional development teams.
- You will bridge the gap between commercial cloud-native technologies and high-assurance national security environments, influencing enterprise direction and technical execution.
- This is an opportunity to shape the future of secure aerospace software systems through architecture leadership, technical rigor, hands-on expertise, and organizational influence.
Responsibilities
- Software Modernization: Lead the evolution of legacy monolithic architectures into modern, resilient, microservices-based configurations deployed across cloud and virtualized environments.
- DevSecOps Integration: Design and champion enterprise-scale automated pipeline architectures, transitioning manual security and compliance verification into modern, evidence-based continuous assurance.
- Cloud-Native & Containerization Strategy: Lead rigorous technical trade studies and rapid prototyping efforts to evaluate and securely implement emerging cloud-native, containerization, and orchestration technologies.
- Design and champion enterprise-scale automated pipeline architectures, transitioning manual security and compliance verification into modern, evidence-based continuous assurance.
- Proven experience conducting "Build vs. Buy" analyses for enterprise-scale software tooling, factoring in long-term sustainability and total cost of ownership.
- Strong track record of building, mentoring, and leading technical teams or working groups from the ground up.
- Deliver Results
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, integration, architecture, or DevSecOps roles spanning development, test, and modernization environments.
- Hands-on experience with modern software development, integration workflows, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in a STEM or related technical field.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear business and mission value for non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience integrating open-source and commercial security, repository, or observability tools into automated enterprise software supply chains.
Compensation
- We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Flexible spending accounts
- Education assistance programs
Company info
- Interface directly with customers, systems engineering teams, security teams, and program leadership to align technical execution with mission priorities.
- Champion modern software development methodologies, driving positive change by introducing new commercial perspectives, challenging established practices, and mentoring junior engineers.
- What You Need to be Successful
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface directly with customers, systems engineering teams, security teams, and program leadership to align technical execution with mission priorities.
Equal opportunity
- Commitment
- The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
- The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U
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